SEATTLE — The Las Vegas Aces put together one of their most complete performances of the season on Friday night, rolling past the Seattle Storm 114-77 at Climate Pledge Arena. The 37-point margin told the story of a game that was never truly close after the opening minutes, as Las Vegas overwhelmed Seattle with balanced scoring, disruptive defense, and relentless transition play.

For the Aces, it was a wire-to-wire statement win. For the Storm, it was a difficult home night against a championship-caliber opponent. The final score of 114-77 reflected Las Vegas’s control on both ends of the floor, and it gave the Aces another important result as the WNBA playoff picture continued to take shape.

Match Overview

Las Vegas set the tone early with crisp ball movement and aggressive rebounding. The Aces attack came from everywhere: post touches, perimeter shooting, and fast-break opportunities created by Seattle turnovers. By the time the first quarter ended, the visitors had already built a double-digit cushion, and they never allowed the Storm to mount a serious comeback.

Seattle had moments of promise, particularly when Jewell Loyd attacked off the dribble and Skylar Diggins-Smith pushed the pace. But the Storm could not match Las Vegas’s efficiency. Every Seattle run was answered by a Las Vegas surge, often capped by a three-pointer or a transition finish.

• Final score: Las Vegas Aces 114, Seattle Storm 77
• Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
• Date: September 18, 2026
• Result: Aces win by 37 points

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

The game followed a clear pattern: Las Vegas jumped ahead, absorbed Seattle’s best punches, and then pulled away again. The quarter scores illustrated the gap in consistency between the two teams.

• First quarter: Aces 31, Storm 18
• Second quarter: Aces 28, Storm 22
• Third quarter: Aces 32, Storm 19
• Fourth quarter: Aces 23, Storm 18

The third quarter was the decisive stretch. Leading 59-40 at halftime, Las Vegas opened the second half with a 12-2 run that turned the contest into a rout. Seattle’s offense stalled against the Aces’ switching defense, and Las Vegas turned defensive stops into quick points at the other end.

Key Moments

The Aces’ first major blow came midway through the opening quarter, when A’ja Wilson scored inside and then blocked a Seattle layup on the next possession. That sequence sparked a 10-0 Las Vegas run and forced the Storm into an early timeout.

Seattle briefly cut the deficit to 13 in the second quarter after back-to-back baskets from Loyd and Nneka Ogwumike. But Chelsea Gray responded with a pull-up three and a no-look assist to Jackie Young in transition, pushing the Aces’ lead back to 19 before halftime.

Any remaining suspense disappeared in the third quarter. Young knocked down two threes in the first four minutes of the second half, Gray controlled the tempo, and Wilson dominated the paint. By the end of the third, Las Vegas led 91-59, and both benches saw extended minutes in the fourth.

Tactical Story

Las Vegas won this game with spacing and speed. The Aces consistently forced Seattle’s defense to make difficult choices: double-team Wilson inside and risk open threes, or stay home on shooters and allow Wilson to work one-on-one. Seattle tried both approaches, and neither worked for long.

Defensively, Las Vegas was even more impressive. The Aces used their length to disrupt Seattle’s pick-and-roll game, switching screens and crowding the paint. The Storm finished the night with 16 turnovers, many of which turned into easy Las Vegas baskets. Las Vegas also controlled the glass, limiting second-chance opportunities and finishing possessions with rebounds.

Seattle’s half-court offense became too reliant on isolation plays. When the Storm moved the ball and attacked early in the shot clock, they found good looks. Too often, however, they settled for contested jumpers or turned the ball over before getting into their offense.

Standout Performers

A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks. She was dominant on both ends, scoring over smaller defenders and altering shots at the rim. Her presence forced Seattle to collapse its defense, which opened perimeter opportunities for her teammates.

Jackie Young added 22 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds. She was especially effective in transition and knocked down timely three-pointers whenever Seattle threatened to build momentum. Chelsea Gray finished with 16 points and 11 assists, orchestrating the offense with patience and precision.